{"product_id":"sabfoil-blackbird-integrated-mast-75-85-95-uhm-w-core-carbon-hydrofoil-mast","title":"Blackbird Integrated Mast 75\/85\/95","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSabfoil Blackbird Integrated Mast\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the UHM W-Core carbon Blackbird mast and fuses it with the new Sabfoil Integrated System, available in 75, 85 and 95cm. Instead of bolting a separate baseplate to the top of the mast, an advanced carbon lamination process forms the mast and plate as a single one-piece structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is less weight and more stiffness through the highest-load part of the foil, giving an even more direct connection between rider and board without changing the ride characteristics that made the Blackbird one of the most respected masts in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sabfoil\"\u003eSabfoil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masts\"\u003efoil mast\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kite foil, wing foil, wind foil and downwind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to advanced riders chasing race-level stiffness and feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riders committed to the Blackbird platform who want the lightest, stiffest version of it and don't need a swappable baseplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated System\u003c\/strong\u003e – mast and plate laminated as one continuous carbon structure, cutting weight and removing the flex and play of a bolted plate joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUHM carbon with W-Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – ultra-high-modulus carbon over a wood core, for extreme rigidity without the harshness of a pure stiff carbon layup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace-optimised profile\u003c\/strong\u003e – 148.4mm chord at the top tapering to 120mm at the base, 17.3mm down to 13.5mm thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR8 mast-fuselage connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – shared across the Blackbird system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e – 75cm for manoeuvrability, 85cm all-round, 95cm for clearance and speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReal-World Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modular Blackbird is already one of the most direct masts out there; the Integrated version removes the last soft spot in the chain. Without a bolted plate interface there's noticeably less flex right where the loads are highest, so inputs arrive at the foil that bit faster and the whole platform feels more locked-together underfoot. As with the standard Blackbird, it rewards clean technique rather than smoothing over sloppy input — and the W-Core keeps it direct without being punishing over a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup \/ Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated plate is part of the mast, so this is a commitment to one mounting standard — if you regularly swap between plate types or board mounting systems, the modular Blackbird is the more flexible choice. Length follows the usual logic: 75cm for wing and freestyle where low profile and turning matter, 85cm as the all-round pick, 95cm for downwind, kite and windfoil where clearance and stability at speed come first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: UHM (ultra-high-modulus) carbon with W-Core (wood-core) technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem: Sabfoil Integrated System, one-piece laminated mast and plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: R8 mast-fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 75, 85 and 95cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChord (A\/B\/C)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness (A\/B\/C)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e148.4 \/ 131.5 \/ 120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.3 \/ 15.3 \/ 13.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e148.4 \/ 131.5 \/ 120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.3 \/ 15.3 \/ 13.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e148.4 \/ 131.5 \/ 120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.3 \/ 15.3 \/ 13.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need a compatible R8 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuselage\"\u003efuselage\u003c\/a\u003e plus a front wing and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stabiliser\"\u003estabiliser\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the foil, and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/covers\"\u003emast cover\u003c\/a\u003e is worth adding to protect the carbon in transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Stock It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Integrated System is a genuine step rather than a cosmetic one — removing the plate joint is the kind of change you feel rather than just read about. We stock it for riders already sold on the Blackbird platform who want the stiffest, lightest version available and are happy to give up baseplate swapping to get it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Sabfoil Integrated System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a construction method where the mast and baseplate are laminated as one continuous carbon structure rather than bolted together, reducing weight and increasing stiffness and responsiveness at the highest-load point of the foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Integrated mast different from the modular Blackbird?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ride characteristics and profile are the same, but the Integrated version replaces the bolted plate joint with a one-piece laminated structure, making it lighter and stiffer at the cost of being able to swap baseplates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length Blackbird Integrated mast should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cm suits wing and freestyle riding where low profile and manoeuvrability matter, 85cm is the all-round choice, and 95cm suits downwind, kite and windfoil where clearance and stability at speed come first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is W-Core mast construction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW-Core combines ultra-high-modulus carbon with a wood core, pairing extreme rigidity with wood's natural elasticity for a direct, precise feel without the harshness of a pure stiff carbon layup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fuselage connection does the Blackbird Integrated mast use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses the R8 mast-fuselage connection, shared across the Blackbird system, so it works with compatible Blackbird R8 fuselages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SABFOIL","offers":[{"title":"75","offer_id":62061897449859,"sku":"M75\/BB-INT","price":969.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"85","offer_id":62061897482627,"sku":"M85\/BB-INT","price":979.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"95","offer_id":62061897515395,"sku":"M95\/BB-INT","price":989.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/9576\/6814\/files\/JQzdSIg8Six1lXzdEq27VWtUhcHeLfj9OQgQuUJT.png?v=1784802408","url":"https:\/\/www.northernwatersports.co.uk\/products\/sabfoil-blackbird-integrated-mast-75-85-95-uhm-w-core-carbon-hydrofoil-mast","provider":"Northern Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}